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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Honouring the proclamation of Month of the Artist

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Presents the Royal Proclamation made through Order in Council (O.C. 339/2018) on Novermber 14, 2018, proclaiming the month of January of each year as Month of the Artist in Alberta.

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Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally... More ≫

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The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework is a development and delivery plan for training to ensure Children's Services staff have the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver culturally appropriate support, services and programs to Indigenous children, youth, families and communities. The framework supports government's response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples calling for more education to public servants on Indigenous history, treaties and residential schools.

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Alberta College of Art and Design mandate

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Presents the institutional mandate of Alberta College of Art and Design as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education on January 13, 2015. The Alberta College of Art and Design, located in... More ≫

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Presents the institutional mandate of Alberta College of Art and Design as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education on January 13, 2015. The Alberta College of Art and Design, located in Calgary, is one of two specialized arts and culture post-secondary institutions in the province, which specialize in providing fine arts and cultural programming at the undergraduate, graduate or professional development level.

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Institutional arrangement under the six sector model

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The 2007 Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for Alberta’s publicly funded advanced education system outlined a six-sector model for Alberta’s advanced education system. This model provides... More ≫

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The 2007 Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for Alberta’s publicly funded advanced education system outlined a six-sector model for Alberta’s advanced education system. This model provides clarity on the contribution each institution makes in building Alberta's knowledge-driven future. This fact sheet presents a summary of each publicly-funded post-secondary institution in the province and how it fits into the six sector model.

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Cree Language and Culture 10-6Y, 20-6Y, 30-6Y

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Cree language and culture in Grade 7. It constitutes the last three years of the Cree Language and Culture Six- year (6Y)... More ≫

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Cree language and culture in Grade 7. It constitutes the last three years of the Cree Language and Culture Six- year (6Y) Program. The Cree Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7–8–9, constitutes the first three years of the six-year program.

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